Source: Delta Air Lines Over the next 12 months, Delta will be increasing partner co-location in key airports such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, as well as Santiago, Chile. As we welcome our customers back to the skies, Delta, alongside our global airline partners, is focused on making travel easier at every part of the journey. A tight connection from a Delta flight to one operated by a partner airline can be a high-pressure moment for customers. Where’s the next departure gate? Is it in another terminal? How much time will it take to get there? That’s why Delta has been working to co-locate its operations in the same terminal as our partners in key U.S. and international [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is one of the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America as ranked by the health analytics platform Springbuk. Delta ranked No. 4 on the list. Scoring is based on six categories: culture and leadership commitment; foundational components; strategic planning; communications and marketing; programming and interventions; and reporting and analytics. The questionnaire scoring, and benchmarking were formed with the help of a national, non-biased group of representatives from the academic, medical and wellness communities. The assessment is scored rubric style on a 1-100 scale, with each question totaling .25-3 points. “Healthiest Employers scores hit record highs in the past year, reflecting a deep level of care and empathy by business and benefits leaders who stand out in their [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta recently shipped its 4 millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose from the U.S. to Colombia. As a part of the critical supply chain, Delta is supporting global efforts to end the pandemic and reconnect the world. “I was born in Colombia but have lived in the U.S. for sixteen years, and my parents live in Bogota, so these shipments are incredibly important for me,” said Marcela Friedrich, Regional Field Operations Manager, Delta Cargo. “I feel that I am part of the solution and that I am helping to get my native country, and its economy, back to a new normal.” Once the vaccines arrive in Bogota, Delta Cargo works with a freight company to ensure they [...]

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines to give away 31 pairs of tickets to members of the Free Spirit® loyalty program in conjunction with South Florida expansion at Miami International Airport Florida's Hometown Airline is brightening up the skies over Miami with a steady stream of its signature yellow planes. Spirit Airlines launched service at Miami International Airport (MIA), with its first flight arriving from Atlantic City, N.J. (ACY) and first departure bound for Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP). Spirit's presence at MIA begins with service to nine destinations, which will grow to 31 nonstop options by the time expansions in November and January are complete. The carrier will serve 20 markets domestically and 11 internationally. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included the announcement of [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines officially returns to all 18 of its year-round destinations today, with the addition of Fredericton, Saint John, N.B., Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins and Windsor. Porter flights initially restarted on Sept. 8, after suspending service due to the pandemic. Destinations were progressively added over the past month. The initial flight schedule, including flight frequency, can be found at www.flyporter.com. “It’s a significant milestone in our recovery, as we return to all of our year-round markets,” said Michael Deluce, president and CEO, Porter Airlines. “We’re looking forward to seeing more of our passengers in these destinations. Over 1,000 Porter team members are now at work supporting these efforts, as we focus on recalling our complete workforce [...]

Source: WestJet To provide guests with more flexibility and added peace of mind when booking their next flight, WestJet is extending its flexible change/cancel program until December 31, 2021. “We understand travel plans may change and we know that flexibility is what our guests are looking for,” said John Weatherill, WestJet’s Chief Commercial Officer. “As Canadians plan for winter travel and holiday reunions we want to ensure they can book knowing if their plans change their flights can too.” Guests can book travel through to December 31, 2021 with the following flexible change/cancel policy: All flights booked between March 3, 2020 and December 31, 2021 will be allowed a $0 one-time fee waiver for changes or cancellations Change or cancellation must be [...]

Source: Air Canada New route to complement existing service to Montreal from Billy Bishop Airport Air Canada announced that it will launch a new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa beginning October 31, 2021. The route will commence with four return trips daily, increasing to up to eight return trips daily starting in summer 2022. "Air Canada's new service from Toronto Island to Ottawa will conveniently link Canada's capital directly with the centre of the country's leading business centre. This new route is designed to meet customer demand in this heavily travelled market, with a large business travel component, and complement our recently resumed Montreal-Toronto Island airport service. It is a further example of how Air Canada is rebuilding its network, including by adding new routes [...]

Source: Sunwing Airlines Sunwing Travel Group has announced that, effective today, 20 of its Blue Diamond Resorts properties have been fully integrated into Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection. The integration follows the monumental news earlier this year that the company’s hotel division had signed a mutual partnership agreement with Marriott International. The 20 participating Blue Diamond Resorts, now including Royalton Grenada situated in the picturesque Eastern Caribbean, will be the first all inclusive properties to join Marriott’s Autograph Collection brand, a curated collection of independent properties with distinct perspectives on design and hospitality. The resorts will continue to be independently owned and operated by Blue Diamond Resorts under the Autograph Collection name and deliver on the brand’s promise to create [...]

Source: Air Canada Skytrax Best Airline Staff in North America Skytrax Best Airline Staff in Canada Skytrax Best Business Class Lounge in North America Skytrax COVID-19 Airline Excellence Six Global Traveler Leisure Awards See Air Canada's new Welcome Back video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBNLxQq2nMk   As Air Canada continues rebuilding its global network in response to increasing travel demand, the airline was recognized for its people, products and services at the recent 2021 Skytrax World Airline Awards with honours for: Best Airline Staff in North America, Best Airline Staff in Canada, Best Business Class Lounge in North America, and Excellence for COVID-19. "I am very proud of these recognitions as voted for by our customers, for our service and products as we begin [...]